The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service to investigate the tragic death of a soldier at Millennium City in Kasoa, Central Region.
The deceased, Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael, reportedly lost his life amid a dispute over land ownership in the area.
In a statement released on Wednesday, May 1, the GAF disclosed that initial findings suggest L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman was involved in a land dispute concerning a half plot at Millennium City.
Authorities at the Millennium City Police Station had advised all parties involved to refrain from any activity on the disputed land until the matter was resolved. However, despite the advice, the self-proclaimed owner of the land proceeded with development.
Upon confrontation by the soldiers, gunshots were fired, resulting in the death of Lance Corporal Danso Michael, as per the statement.
“Allegedly, L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman was informed some people were working on the land. Accompanied by two of his colleagues – L/Cpl Danso Michael (Deceased) and L/Cpl Ametus Matthew, they visited the land and confirmed the information. L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman and his colleagues stopped the people from working and proceeded to the Millennium City Police Station to report the issue.”
“Whilst at the Police Station, the acclaimed owner of the land arrived with 2 others believed to be land guards and confronted the soldiers during which they started firing at the deceased soldier who was going to park a vehicle at the Police Station. The police disarmed and arrested the firer after realizing L/Cpl Danso had been hit by the rounds fired. The body of the deceased soldier has since been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital morgue,” an excerpt of the statement said.
The GAF extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, friends, and loved ones of the fallen soldier, Lance Corporal Danso Michael.
Additionally, they assured the public that they are collaborating closely with the police to conduct further investigations into the incident.
“We reiterate our commitment to maintaining law and order in our communities and urge all citizens to seek peaceful and lawful means to resolve land disputes and to refrain from engaging in acts of violence to prevent such tragic incidents,” the statement added.
"GAF condemns this unprovoked attack in no uncertain terms. We reiterate our commitment to
maintaining law and order in our communities, and urge all citizens to seek peaceful and lawful
means to resolve land disputes and to refrain from engaging in acts of violence to prevent such
tragic incidents"it noted.
Meanwhile, one individual has been apprehended in connection with the killing of a military officer.
The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting the Ghana Police Service with their investigation into the incident.
The shooting occurred around 4:20 pm on Tuesday, April 30, according to a statement issued by the police on Wednesday, May 1.
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